Kusnyer's 22 points, Emerson's 16 points, 8 rebounds propel Mercer over Bryant 80-56November 14th, 2009 Mercer cruises over Bryant 80-56PROVIDENCE, R.I. — E.J. Kusnyer scored 22 points and Daniel Emerson added 16 points and eight rebounds as Mercer rolled over Bryant 80-56 on Saturday.
Curry's 17 points lead Providence over Bucknell 76-65 in World Vision InvitiationalNovember 14th, 2009 Providence grinds out 76-65 victory over BucknellPROVIDENCE, R.I. — Sharaud Curry scored 17 points and Bilal Dixon added nine rebounds as Providence won a gritty 76-65 victory over Bucknell on Saturday night.
Ryan Brooks scores 23 in Temple's win 76-56 season-opening win against DelawareNovember 14th, 2009 Temple opens season with 76-56 win over DelawareNEWARK, Del. — Ryan Brooks scored 23 points and sparked a key first-half run in Temple's 76-56 win over Delaware on Saturday.
McLemore scores 26 points to lead Maine in 76-73 victory over Fordham in season openerNovember 13th, 2009 Maine narrowly defeats Fordham 76-73NEW YORK — Gerald McLemore scored 26 points to lead Maine to a 76-73 win over Fordham in the season opener for both teams on Friday night. McLemore shot 7-for-16 from the field, with all of his baskets coming from behind the 3-point arc.
Ariza, Landry score 21 apiece to lead Rockets to 105-94 win over ThunderNovember 6th, 2009 Ariza, Landry score 21 each in Rockets' 105-94 winHOUSTON — Trevor Ariza and Carl Landry scored 21 points apiece and the Houston Rockets extended their winning streak over the Oklahoma City franchise to 11 games by beating the Thunder 105-94 Friday night. Luis Scola added 19 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets.
Rookie Budinger scores career high 15 in Rockets' 113-96 win over JazzNovember 3rd, 2009 Rookie leads Rockets over Jazz 113-96SALT LAKE CITY — Rookie Chase Budinger scored a career-high 17 points and was one of eight Houston players to score in double figures as the Rockets beat the Utah Jazz 113-96 on Monday night. The Rockets pulled away with a 13-0 run early in the fourth quarter and won in Salt Lake City for the first time since spoiling the Jazz's home opener two years ago.
Best scores twice, Cal rebounds from bad losses with 45-26 win over UCLAOctober 17th, 2009 Cal rebounds with 45-26 win over UCLAPASADENA, Calif. — Jahvid Best made a 93-yard touchdown run and caught a 51-yard scoring pass, and California got back on track after two tough losses with a dynamic first half in a 45-26 victory over UCLA on Saturday.
Rashard Lewis scores 22 points to lead Magic over Rockets 113-104October 9th, 2009 Lewis' 22 points lead Magic over RocketsORLANDO, Fla. — Rashard Lewis scored 22 points and Marcin Gortat had 14 points, 14 rebounds and six blocked shots to help the Orlando Magic beat the Houston Rockets 113-104 in a preseason game Friday night.
Pondexter scores 25 points to lead Mercury past short-handed Fever, 106-90September 2nd, 2009 Pondexter scores 25 as Mercury beat Fever 106-90INDIANAPOLIS — Cappie Pondexter scored 25 points and the Phoenix Mercury shot nearly 60 percent from the floor in a 106 90 victory over the Indiana Fever on Wednesday night in a matchup of first-place teams. DeWanna Bonner scored 15 points, Diana Taurasi had 14 and Temeka Johnson 13 as the Mercury (21-10) shot 41 for 70 from the field (59 percent), including 10 for 18 on 3-pointers.
Brunson scores 32, leads Monarchs to 90-70 victory over SunSeptember 1st, 2009 Brunson scores 32, leads Monarchs over SunSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Rebekkah Brunson scored a career-high 32 points and had 13 rebounds, leading the Sacramento Monarchs over the slumping Connecticut Sun, 90-70 on Tuesday night.
Ivory Latta scores 22 to help Atlanta Dream beat Detroit Shock, 98-95, in OTJuly 22nd, 2009 Latta scores 22 to help Atlanta beat DetroitAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Reserves Ivory Latta and Angel McCoughtry combined for 42 points as the Atlanta Dream beat Detroit 98-95 in overtime Wednesday, the latest loss for the defending WNBA champion.
Providence men's basketball coach Keno Davis signs contract extensionJuly 14th, 2009 Providence coach Davis signs contract extensionPROVIDENCE, R.I. — Providence men's basketball coach Keno Davis has been given a contract extension after his first season in which the Friars won 19 games.
All-Pro RB Adrian Peterson would welcome Favre to Vikings, trusts coach to make right decisionJune 26th, 2009 Peterson trusts coach to make decision on FavreNORMAN, Okla. — All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson would welcome Brett Favre to Minnesota with open arms if the quarterback decides to come out of retirement for the second straight year and sign with the Vikings.
Taurasi scores 28, Bonner adds 21 points and 10 rebounds in Mercury's 104-80 win over LynxJune 18th, 2009 Taurasi, Bonner lead Mercury in rout of LynxPHOENIX — Diana Taurasi scored 28 points, rookie DeWanna Bonner had 21 points and 10 rebounds, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Minnesota Lynx 104-80 Wednesday night. Tangela Smith and Temeka Johnson scored 13 points each, and Cappie Pondexter added 11 points, nine rebounds and nine assists for the Mercury (4-1).
Former Chiefs executive Carl Peterson is new chairman of USA FootballJune 16th, 2009 Peterson new chairman of USA FootballNEW YORK — Former Kansas City Chiefs executive Carl Peterson is the new chairman of USA Football. He replaces the late Jack Kemp.